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Lionel Messi's PSG Exit Confirmed by Galtier amid Barcelona, Al-Hilal Rumors

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier confirmed Lionel Messi is leaving at the end of the 2022-23 season.

He told reporters Thursday he "had the privilege of managing the best player in the history of football":

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PSG coach Christophe Galtier confirms Saturday's match against Clermont will be Leo Messi's final game for the club:<br><br>"I had a privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football." ud83dudc10 <a href="https://t.co/EsM9f8nJt5">pic.twitter.com/EsM9f8nJt5</a>

ESPN's Mark Ogden reported in April that Messi was considering a deal with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. French newspaper L'Equipe (via the Daily Mail's Samuel Draper) reported, however, the 35-year-old could sign a contract with Inter Miami that would allow him to be loaned to Barcelona for a period of time.